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For migratory birds, whose very survival depends on the conservation of habitat across borders, the conversion of forests to farmland poses a real threat. Through our work in agriculture, forestry and tourism, we’re helping to conserve habitat for both migratory and nonmigratory birds. A few examples...

Photo credit: Alexandria Urgo

In North America, Domtar -- the continent’s largest producer of uncoated paper -- has committed to achieving Forest Stewardship Council certification on 100 percent of the land it owns and manages. Domtar-managed forests support a biologically diverse mix of species, such as bald eagles, moose and brook trout.

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Nueva Granada, a Rainforest Alliance Certified™ coffee farm nestled between two of Guatemala’s tallest volcanoes, supports tall hardwoods and productive fruit trees that provide habitat for a rich variety of wildlife, including migratory songbirds like Baltimore orioles, Tennessee warblers and Cape May warblers.

The forests of India’s Western Ghats are home to assorted wildlife, including hornbills, Asian elephants and Bengal tigers -- species threatened by the conversion of verdant hillsides to coffee and tea plantations.

Photo credit: Hugo Lara

In Bolivia’s eastern lowlands, the FSC/Rainforest Alliance Certified Angel Sandoval concession is working diligently to protect local wildlife. Angel Sandoval even allows researchers and biologists to do fieldwork within their concession. (Pictured here: a rufous casiornis.)